how often do you need to change??

[Fishy212]

I have a fulval canister filter. i was just wondering how often you need to change/replace the media. thanks in advance.
brian

 

[CaptainAhab]

depends on what media you have in there,,, carbon/purigen/GFO/etc..

 

[Fishy212]

exactly what came with the system. carbon chips and i think live rock rubble.

 

[Innovator]

The canister should be cleaned at least monthly, replacing the carbon once/month and cleaning the canister of debris from the liverock and other gunk.

 

[Fishy212]

okay. thanks alot. i will change the media tommorow

 

[melosu58]

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